Questions

Responses

n (%)

Do you administer antimicrobials to your chicken?

Yes

88 (83)

No

09 (8.5)

I don’t know

09 (8.5)

If yes, why do you administer antimicrobials?

To treat disease

82 (93.2)

To prevent disease

79 (89.8)

Growth promotion

17 (19.3)

Do you get consultations on the type of drugs and dosages before they are administered to the chicken?

Yes

67 (70)

No

29 (30)

If yes, what is your source of consultation?

A veterinarian

28 (23.1)

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions

56 (46.3)

Shop attendant/seller

12 (9.9)

Friends/Peers

25 (20.7)

Where do you usually buy the antimicrobials used for chickens?

A veterinarian

02 (2.2)

An agrovet shop

79 (87.8)

Pharmacy

9 (10.0)